Can degus eat mint?
Yes, degus can eat mint in small amounts. The Zurich animal welfare society (Zürcher Tierschutz) lists mint among culinary herbs for several times a week. PDSA lists it among herbs for once or twice a week, fresh or dried.
How to serve it: fresh or dried, once or twice a week (PDSA)
Good to know: PDSA says to introduce new foods slowly to avoid upsetting your degu’s stomach.
Sources
- Zürcher Tierschutz (Zurich animal welfare society) – Degus: Haltung
- PDSA – Safe veg for degus (infographic on “Degus as pets”)
- PDSA – Degus as pets
Last checked: November 2026